Bell Helmets Custom 500

This particular Bell 500 helmet, Apex version, fit me true to size. My head measures 59 cm which calls for a size Large, and this helmet fits me perfectly. Some websites selling this helmet suggest ordering one size up as they said it runs small were incorrect for the Apex version. My head is an intermediate oval in its shape also, which this helmet is also supposed to be Nice quality for the money, and the interior seems of very nice quality, nice stitching and colors. No venting, but being white with silver, gray stripes, and open face, it should be fine at least where I live, highs in low 90's mid summer, near Lake Erie, in Pennsylvania I will buy a flip up face shield for it now that I know it fits well. Many varieties of shields for this Bell helmet. Maybe a pair of goggles also. I usually wear full face helmets, but recently acquired a small adventure motorcycle where this helmet will be perfect !!! Only slightly negative is the thick padding on either side of my jaw is pushing in just a little too much being brand new, and am sure it will relax a bit from wearing it. I look at that as a good thing, having a snug fit means safer in the event of an accident, and after all, why some of us choose to wear a helmet in the first place, right ? A "just in case" insurance policy. Shipping was amazingly fast, I was pleasantly surprised I got it so quickly, so hats off to the seller !!!

Excellent helmet - I’m glad I read the advice to go a size larger. I have a 60cm / size 15 1/2 hatsize head, which is often right between L and XL, but this XL is perfectly sized, nice and snug.

Always wear protection. ALWAYS. This helmet is great. The style is spot on. I don't have a lot of experience with motorcycle helmets and the way they fit, but this one doesn't seem bulky at all. It can be a little cumbersome to get over your ears if you ride with earphones in, but once in, the ear pockets are roomy. The helmet itself feels very solid, too. I can Naruto run into a brick wall with this thing on and not feel a thing. Not that I have, but I know I could. I wish the button snap on the chin strap was a bit more secure so you could hold that while walking with it, but other than that, it's perfectly manufactured and quite comfortable (not too hot either!). Now I'm off to jump 15 buses. That's actually one more than Evel Knievel jumped. I know. I checked. Online. Stay legit.

5 for the helmet, which is a quality item if your head shape fits. Little mushroom head with the Bell visor, quiet for a 3/4, sizing is accurate although the fit is initially firm. Lining looks high end, quilted and comfortable. Took 1 star because the helmet was offered as new but seems to have been a return. Missing the helmet bag, packaging materials and booklet. Scuffs and dings on the top and side as a result of banging around inside a cardboard box. Amazons fault, not Bell.

I measured a size "Medium" in this helmet, per the manufacturer's specs. Bought that but it squeezed my head so tight I literally thought I was going to pass out. Send it back with no issues and purchased one size up, a Large. It fit fine through the ears, but there was a ton of space on top and near my forehead...so much so that the helmet would "fall down" into my eyes. Not good at all. I don't think I have a particularly odd shaped head, but this helmet fits really weird. If you have a long and skinny head shape maybe this will work for you? I don't know. I highly recommend finding it in stock locally and trying it on before you order. At least I had no issues returning both of them. Otherwise, the helmet is well made, has a beautiful finish and very nice interior. I really wanted it to work but an ill-fitting helmet is virtually useless because it'll never be worn or protect you correctly. 5 stars for the quality, 3 stars for the really odd fit. I'm giving it 3 stars overall as fitment is far more important than how a helmet looks. Again, I advise you to make sure this helmet will fit your head profile before you order. It is unlike any other helmet I have tired on, either closed or open faced.

The Bell helmet is well made. I have only one complaint. The size. My head is 7 3/8. The helmet is an extra large and it is very tight. The extra large was supposed to cover my head size. However it does not. I don’t think I will ever buy another helmet online. With this said I would still recommend bell helmets.

The Bell Motorcycle helmet is pure garbage. It's very cheaply made. I measured my head the way they said.. I bought a XL which was a size bigger than suggested, and it was still way too small. I couldn't get it over my ears. Don't buy it and think you'll be able to easily return it. Your $179... $200. With tax will be tied up for weeks, while still having to spend more cash on another helmet. Buy a different brand other than bell. Bell used to make high quality helmets but now Bell turns out crappy helmets. The Bell helmet dose not allow room for goggles to be worn because it set so low on the brow. You are best off buying from a motorcycle dealer where you can buy and try on in person. I wish that I never purchased this Bell helmet sight unseen. It's garbage.. PURE GARBAGE!!!

Good looking, well made. Hey, if you don't want to have a real helmet, and are more worried about how you look in a mirror - mushroom head haters need not apply - you aren't paying attention: We only get one head. Protect it. It's a tight fit but I'm sure it'll break in, and you don't want a loose helmet. For the price, and it being a Bell, I'm very happy with the helmet. As an update, all helmets should fit you snugly. I put on a knit hat and then the helmet, wore it for maybe 15-20 minutes in the house, took it off and the knit cap off, and put the helmet back on. It felt broken in already like I'd worn it for many rides! So, if you think it's too tight, try that simple trick and maybe it will help you break it in a bit before you even ride. It's winter here so that's why this occurred to me.

Perfect in size the most important when you use EarPods it disappears bother you aor squeeze them on ears its just perfect helmet

Great fit and super comfortable. Sits nice and low unlike my previous open face. With the bubble shield, this puppy looks even better.

Retro, high quality

Very much happy to have this.